acousma
|a-cous-ma|
C2
/əˈkuːzmə/
auditory hallucination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acousma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ἀκοῦσμα' (akousma), where 'ἀκούειν' (akouein) meant 'to hear'.
Historical Evolution
'ἀκοῦσμα' transformed into the Latin word 'acousma', and eventually became the modern English word 'acousma'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something heard', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'non-verbal auditory hallucination'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a non-verbal auditory hallucination, such as a ringing or buzzing sound.
The patient reported experiencing an acousma, describing it as a persistent buzzing noise.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/25 09:06